Part 1
Giám khảo
Did you do puzzles in your childhood?
Thí sinh
Yes, I really liked to do puzzles when I was a child. I think it is a wonderful way to develop my thinking, problem solving skills. For instance, I usually do puzzles with my mother. It strengthen our bond and relaxing.
Giám khảo
When do you do puzzles, during your trip or when you feel bored?
Thí sinh
I prefer do puzzles. I'm boring because doing puzzles can help me kill time and it is fascinating to improve.
Giám khảo
Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you?
Thí sinh
I prefer doing word puzzles because the number puzzles need calculation abilities and critical thinking skills which is hard for me. The word puzzle more funny.
Giám khảo
Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?
Thí sinh
Yes, I consider it is good for the people to do puzzles because it is a wonderful way to kill the time. I often do puzzles with my grandma by on the company.
× It strengthen our bond and relaxing.
✓ It strengthens our bond and is relaxing.
The verb 'strengthen' should be in the third person singular present tense 'strengthens' to agree with the singular subject 'It'. Also, 'relaxing' needs a helping verb 'is' to form the present participle phrase correctly.
× I prefer do puzzles.
✓ I prefer to do puzzles.
The verb 'prefer' is followed by the infinitive form 'to do' rather than the bare verb 'do'. Using 'to do' is the correct modal verb usage here.
× I'm boring because doing puzzles can help me kill time and it is fascinating to improve.
✓ I'm bored because doing puzzles can help me kill time and it is fascinating to improve.
The adjective 'boring' describes something that causes boredom, while 'bored' describes the feeling of the person. Here, the student is describing their own feeling, so 'bored' is correct.
× The word puzzle more funny.
✓ The word puzzle is more fun.
The sentence lacks the verb 'is' to link the subject and complement. Also, 'funny' means causing laughter, but 'fun' means enjoyable, which fits better here.
× I often do puzzles with my grandma by on the company.
✓ I often do puzzles with my grandma in company.
The phrase 'by on the company' is incorrect. The correct preposition is 'in' when referring to doing something 'in company' meaning together with someone.